Non-Violent, Disruptive Protest. The Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee will go to the area and ask the protestors to leave or to discontinue the disruptive activities. âI am _________________, speaking on behalf of the University of Iowa.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. A buildup of static electricity can be caused by tribocharging or by electrostatic induction. The ESD occurs when differently-charged objects are brought close together or when the dielectric between them breaks down, often creating a visible spark.
Pipelines and hoses are another place where static electricity can cause problems. Static is a particular concern in pipes that carry flammable chemicals, but it can also be a nuisance in ventilation or cleaning pipes where a buildup of static can cause a gradual accumulation of dust and blockage.